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    Can I please have a manager or recruiter look at my resume?

    mclennan replied to Oncology_RN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dump the objective and replace with 3 bullet points highlighting your 3 strongest assets. Get rid of the "skills" part unless specifically asked. Managers and recruiters know what "skills" new grads...
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    What was the HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL for you?

    mclennan replied to J.O.Y.'s topic in General Students

    How expensive all the booze & drugs I relied on to get me through each day
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    can we have an honest discussion about foreign profs?

    mclennan replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    Yep. Racism. It does still exist.
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    can we have an honest discussion about foreign profs?

    mclennan replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    Haha! I had the exact OPPOSITE problem when I was in NS. I had a older female Pakistani prof for A&P 1. Her accent was thick as pea soup - but she was funny, stern, fair, and determined that we...
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    Am I nuts to want a PRN SNF job?

    mclennan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a BSN-RN with triple ANCC certifications (Gerontological Nursing, Ambulatory Nursing and Nurse Case Manager) with 7 years experience ranging from Public Health, clinic, HH and now case...
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    Am I kidding myself?

    mclennan replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    Get your BSN. Then you'll be
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    Am I nuts to want a PRN SNF job?

    mclennan replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, basically I'd love to find a situation where I could work a shift every other weekend with option for picking up more, for the standard rate - no big bucks, just a little something to keep my...
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    Cost of Living on a Nurse Salary

    mclennan replied to JRich's topic in California Nursing

    I moved to L.A. 7 years ago as a new grad but had a 4 year scholarship contract job waiting for me. Since I finished it, I've stayed here & worked 3 different jobs - clinic, HH and now case...
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    Working PRN and buying your own insurance?

    mclennan replied to Livi21's topic in General Nursing

    I did this for a while, a few years ago. I had quit a horrible job and wanted to take some time off from full time work. I worked per diem for a hospital clinic & a HH agency, and bought a health...
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    How a nursing student can prepare for future nursing jobs

    mclennan replied to I.C.UNurse's topic in General Students

    As an experienced BSN-RN who now sits on several hiring panels in my organization, I can offer a few more contributions to this thread: 1. Keep your personal life, personal stories and personal...
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    Family at school orientation?

    mclennan replied to Summergrace's topic in General Nursing

    I think the wide range of answers has something to do with the definition of "orientation" by each school. Every school has a different program. Some schools "nursing program orientation" is an...
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    case manager taught me a gem about families

    mclennan replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Case managers
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    Just got fired -

    mclennan replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    THANK YOU. Dementia is a difficult condition to manage, and in my years of experience as both a CNA and RN, arguing with a demented patient, no matter how rude they were or what expletives they...
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    Can I get a job in CA if I go to a out of state school?

    mclennan replied to JoAnnaPT's topic in California Nursing

    After you pass NCLEX you can obtain a license in any state in the country. Doesn't mean you'll magically just get a job in that state. I'd avoid the Bay Area if I were you. Won't be jobs there for...
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    I need your advice...

    mclennan replied to Mshealthness's topic in Patient Medications

    To both above posters, it's spelled "advice." And no. We cannot give medical advice
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    mclennan replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a combination of a lot of things, primarily two: 1) people of my generation were promised this 70s/80s dream where all we had to do was get a liberal arts degree, and settle into a...
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    Outpatient: expanding practice to include private insurance

    mclennan replied to BayBoy's topic in Nurse Management

    Your first step would be to do some demographic research. Survey your patient (& potential patient) population and find out which private insurances they use the most. Be aware most private...
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    Certifications: ANCC or NCC?

    mclennan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hold two Board certifications from ANCC, in Ambulatory and in Gerontology. My hospital is taking a big initiative to have at least 50% of their RNs Board Certified, from the ANCC, and even pays...
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    Code words

    mclennan replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    "Indigent" is not a euphemism at all. A "euphemism" is a substitution of a word for a another word with a different meaning. "Indigent" means destitute, poor and needy - and most "passerby" know what...
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    Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 2013

    mclennan replied to SandyMickey's topic in California Nursing

    Koreatown is CHOCK FULL of bedbugs, there is no parking except the street for most buildings, and it's so crowded, everyone is on top of each other. I have had three friends move there and break their...
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    Do you have a nickname at work?

    mclennan replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I am "The Golden Retriever" since I have hands and wrists small enough to dig documents out of the narrow slot of the "Shred" bin when someone accidentally throws something in there they really didn't...
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    Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 2013

    mclennan replied to SandyMickey's topic in California Nursing

    Hi guys. I used to work at Cedars and I live less than a mile away from it. I know the neighborhoods and Cedars well. Here's some basic advice: Cedars is in Beverly Hills. Most apartments anywhere...
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    What are the priorities? Please help

    mclennan replied to eden's topic in Public, Community Health

    In the reality of Public Health nursing, many by-the-book nursing theories and strategies DO NOT APPLY. My answer keeps reality in mind. You would be LAMBASTED for canceling a vaccine clinic at a...
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    Hello! Is there such book?

    mclennan replied to dianarawrz's topic in Nursing Career

    "My fellow nurses?" So you're a nurse now? You passed the NCLEX and are licensed? There are thousands of books on nursing. There is not just one single Bible of Nursing. There are THOUSANDS of books....
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    What are the priorities? Please help

    mclennan replied to eden's topic in Public, Community Health

    Do not rebook or reschedule the vaccine clinic. This may be these kids' one contact with a health care provider of any kind, and likely their school schedules are not flexible. I would have answered:...